Articles tagged "Professional development"

How to run virtual icebreakers that actually work

Years ago, I joined my first virtual meeting. The host started with the dreaded icebreaker: "your name and what you hope to get from this program." You could almost hear the groans.

Looking for work? Consider learning about automation.

Automation used to be something workers dreaded, a force that could replace jobs. Not anymore. Automation is a skill everyone can use to do their jobs better, and job seekers are increasingly realizing that.

How to transition back to work from maternity leave

I spent 14 glorious, albeit sleepless, weeks with my son after he was born. I had never been more in love, but I was ready—at least, I thought I was ready—to come back to work. Those first few weeks were nothing like I expected.

Stay on top of your professional development with these 4 strategies

Since graduating from college years ago, I've learned that I don't know much at all.

How to be an effective manager during a crisis

Being a manager requires empathy, authenticity, and flexibility. In times of crisis, these qualities are even more necessary. Your reports will be anxious and stressed, your business will be facing new challenges, and the world at large will be...

6 keys to building your network as an entrepreneur

Building a business is a herculean task that stretches even the most skilled of multitaskers, and that means networking can often fall by the wayside.

Designing Your Work Life: Autonomy, relatedness, and competence (ARC)

At the end of the workday, we are the one responsible for making our job feel challenging and fun. Whether we are driving a bus or driving a corporate merger, this is true for any and every job.

Why being a manager is terrible...and wonderful

If you told me 20 years ago that I would be a manager—and actually enjoy it—I would've called you a dirty liar. And yet, here I am. I should back up a bit. My name is Scott, and I'm an Engineering Manager.

Feedback at work: How automation can help you handle criticism like a pro

Feedback is like a multivitamin—really good for you, but hard to swallow. You may be a little hurt by constructive criticism from a supervisor, so you ignore the actual thing you need to work on.

Always be networking: 4 ways to automate your connections

I don't like networking. When I hear the word, I imagine the ultimate schmoozer, thanks to reductive platitudes like "It's not what you know, it's who you know." My mentor put it to me in a different way: always be flirting, or ABF.